Franks, Michael - I Don't Know Why I'm So Happy I'm Sad Lyrics






I don't know why I'm so happy I'm sad
I'm in trouble
See'n double

I have been hurting for someone for so long
Is it you
Is it you

We're like a scene from the African queen
We're so slam bang
We're so yin yang

You had my heart followed
And you locked it
And swallowed the key

I came unglued the night I met you
I felt my life divide by two
You'd think by now I would know better
Love is always blue

Your laissez-faire
And your long chestnut hair
Drive me crazy
Make me lazy

Like poor little kitten's
I done lost all my mittens
For you

I came unglued the night I met you
I felt my life divide by two
You'd think by now I would know better
Love is always blue

Oh I don't know why I'm so happy I'm sad
But I am
Yes I am
Yes I am
Yes I am

Oh I don't know why I'm so happy I'm sad
But I am
Yes I am
Yes I am
Yes I am





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  1. R.... N....

    Find myself Blessed to have grown in a family that played MF all the time... Didn't understand anything back then but it used to make me feel like I was on a natural High...

  2. B.... M....

    Sublime 😍

  3. L.... A....

    THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG FROM
    MICHAEL FRANKS "THE ART OF TEA"

  4. J.... J....

    My dad loves playing this song.. I’ve been hearing this for years💕I love you Dad😊

  5. F.... J....

    Probably my favorite MF song ...Larry Carlton is just a giant on this song...can t imagine it was recorded i' 1974...the way Larry accompanies at the 335 is just amazing !

  6. C.... R....

    *he's underrated yet his influence is immense on today's musicians.*

  7. K.... ....

    Franks was rapping, and Floating on this one.

  8. T.... M....

    I discovered michael Fransk as a freshman in college 1983 and been a fan since. This song reminds me of my wife. I played it when I got home from our first date. I knew she was the one and love the song that much more.

  9. C.... ....

    .....record kills on so many levels....MF...boss....

    C.... ....

    The. Best.

  10. C.... R....

    The smoothest song in the universe.
    Fight me.

  11. F.... J....

    There has been many covers of MF songs by otjers great artists...but MF way to sing is almost imposible to reproduce...he is so unique.I met MF ...can tell you his personality and his peacefull presence as you stay besides him is just the one you may feel with the coolest monk..in the deepest mountains of Himalaya ! !!

  12. E.... V....

    Legend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  13. E.... Z....

    Peace of mind

  14. C.... ....

    So soulful. What an awesome artist Michael Franks is.

  15. R.... W....

    Thank you French Montana for introducing me to Michael Franks . Peace

    R.... W....

    Rashad Warren wow he listens to MF?😊

  16. S.... B....

    Enjoyed this great artist here in Soweto South Africa, super music indeed...

  17. F.... P....

    Sento il respiro di una farfalla colorata di speranza,
    mentre tra le mani trattengo la gioia che corre nei miei sogni. Sul bacio dell’autunno, scrivo del tuo sorriso che
    germoglia dal velo della notte. F.P.

  18. B.... D....

    Anybody know what key the chorus/song is in? Very vague request but I don't know much about music, just curious

  19. S.... I....

    I am sooooo a Michael Franks fan.......love his music to life...

  20. f.... a....

    my very first cassette of michael franks... 4 decades ago...and still playing it in 2017...

  21. J.... B....

    I remember thinking this would break so big on F.M. well it sort of did! The Crusaders played on it why wouldn't it.

  22. C.... H....

    r.i.p big Pete ,Dora, mama Linda

  23. S.... D....

    so smooth and so underrated

  24. C.... H....

    This album turn me and my lady at the time on! A lot of great nights listening and and a lot of relaxing to this wonderful music,

  25. J.... O....

    I remember the day I first fell in love with a girl......my uncle simply said "sit down and be educated" then Played this......say no more....

  26. S.... N....

    this album was a 21st birthday gift from a dear friend. this particular song is my favourite

    S.... N....

    This one is my favorite also

  27. N.... C....

    This English teacher is America's best kept secret!!

  28. S.... R....

    Oh me! Oh my! This album! The Art of Tea played in the background when I made out for the very 1st time at the 'ripe ol' age' of 17! St Elmo's Fire was the highlight: my very 1st REAL love song. Hooked on Franks - the 'Master of Rhythm & Wit' - ever since.

  29. l.... ....

    i wish i can go to one of his his performance...i just discovered his song.. its very chilling..

  30. G.... F....

    This is the current feeling

  31. T.... M....

    love him

  32. T.... M....

    Soo happy and sad at the same time to hear this song ..

    T.... M....

    I lik,e the name Telly.

  33. D.... S....

    This one of my favorite artists, I was introduced to his music in 77 overseas in Germany loved him then & really enjoy his tracks now.

  34. t.... ....

    Just discovered this guy - thanks to Goldie on Gilles Petersons show for the tip!

  35. e.... ....

    Great Happy go lucky song, for happy go lucky person like me...a must hear tune daily.....

  36. S.... G....

    I love his music.

  37. K.... E....

    This man puts on a great show saw him perform many times, he even walks through the crowd after he performs.

  38. F.... W....

    Used to play this fine song all the time with a few good friends and fellow musicians Steve and Jimmy. They have both passed away a few years ago about a year apart. This brings back good memories of the both of them....

    F.... W....

    Much respect

  39. L.... Y....

     I Don't Know Why I'm So Happy I'm Sad  DE MIS TIEMPOS JE...

  40. S.... E....

    I never get tried of listening to his music... and feel good when for a long time I haven't listen to him its better... I go to happy places in my life

    S.... E....

    i brings back memories....

  41. D.... B....

    Dis my shit kush music #miamiheatsouthbeachtypeshit

  42. S.... D....

    super stuff man!

  43. b.... a....

    OG kitten mittens...listen to the lyrics.

  44. A.... L....

    So finesse and smooth with the arrangement; lyrics are so out of this world and yet we all relate to his experience

  45. M.... O....

    Love this shit. Micheal's lyrics are so sweet.

    M.... O....

    I came unglued the night I met you, I felt my life divided by two....I was done when heard that line...man that's what love does to you

  46. G.... S....

    ... and larry carlton on guitars :-)

  47. F.... O....

    one of the most underrated MF songs. Like hearing music while dreaming ... checkout the faint strings on the downturn ... this was 70's music but really it's meant for future humans with 7 ears and 2 hearts :-)

  48. G.... G....

    video2mp3? you can download his discog on torrent crazy but need somthing like utorrent to download it

  49. w.... t....

    Well said...

  50. D.... J....

    One of the classic songs from a very classy album...among the best! And Joe Sample on Keyboards to boot!

  51. p.... ....

    i feel happy, but i really am feeling So Sad :(

  52. B.... A....

    the name of this cd is ( The art of tea ) and every song is better then the last.

  53. D.... O....

    Hey man ... Nice Song ... But Im Latin ... And My English is Beginner ... and ... I Wonder me if you can send me the lyrics of this song ... please ... !! ^^

  54. B.... ....

    Beautiful..........Thanks Michael for sharing your Genius with us.

  55. E.... C....

    Thank you so much for posting!! I was on tour seeing the world listening to Michael Franks. Growing and loving so many kinds of music......This means so much to me & my life. He was expressing how I felt at the time......

  56. J.... ....

    For me, this is probably MF's most underrated song.

    Love it when he slides these lines with that toned down
    orchestration :

    "You're Laissez Faire and your long chestnut hair
    drive me crazy ... make me lazy"

    MF's pseudo-intelligensia-rhythm playin' poetry was in full bloom here
    + the man can write some seriously beautiful melodies to go with his words.

  57. S.... R....

    BCBG shoes, 7 skirt, Banana Republic top. :)

  58. C.... F....

    Joe Sample on keyboard....sweet icing on the cake

  59. C.... F....

    Joe Sample on keyboard....sweet icing on the cake

  60. C.... F....

    @billwill7929... I thank you deeply 4 all your Mike post. I'm 44.. I feel in love with MF at 10 . The magical simplicity of these lyrics...and top it off with The Crusaders as your studio band. FANTASTIC. Peace n Love